Apricot Smoothie
you will need:
1 cup apricot - canned in light syrup
6 ice cubes
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
3 tablespoons sugar
directions:
blend until frothy!

yields 2 servings | 202 calories | 6 g protein | 2 g fiber

i would recommend using Greek yogurt if you want more protein and substituting the sugar for something like Splenda or Truvia! this will lower your calorie total. <3

Mango Lassi Smoothie
you will need:
1 cup mango - chopped and peeled
1/3 cup peach sorbet
1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup orange juice
directions:
Place ingredients in the order listed in a blender.
Pulse twice to chop mango, stir well, then blend until smooth.
Serve immediately.

yields 2 servings | 170 calories | 4 g protein | 2 g fiber | Vitamin A 15% | Vitamin C 70% |

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Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup cake flour

• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3/4 cup skim milk
• 2 egg whites

• 2 tsp. cinnamon

Makes 17 servings
26 calories per pancake

WHAT! ONLY 26 CALORIES?!

I’m making these.

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Shrimp Garden Salad
you will need:
1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and chopped
2 bunches radishes - sliced
1 bunch green onions - chopped
1 cucumber - cleaned and chopped
3 tomatoes - chopped
3 stalks celery - chopped
1 (4.5 ounce) can small shrimp - drained

directions:
In a large bowl, combine the Romaine, radishes, green onions, cucumber, tomatoes, celery and shrimp.
Toss with favorite salad dressing and serve.

yields 8 servings | 58 calories per serving.

Chickpea Curry
you will need:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, finely chopped
6 whole cloves
2 (2 inch) sticks cinnamon, crushed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
directions:

Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, and fry onions until tender.
Stir in garlic, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne, and turmeric.
Cook for 1 minute over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Mix in garbanzo beans and their liquid.
Continue to cook and stir until all ingredients are well blended and heated through.
Remove from heat.
Stir in cilantro just before serving, reserving 1 tablespoon for garnish.

yields 8 servings | 51 calories per serving.

Bow-Tie Pasta with Red Pepper Sauce
you will need:
2 cups red bell pepper - chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
2 cups bow tie pasta
1 cup blanched green peas
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
directions:
Combine bell pepper, broth, oregano, salt, and pepper in 2 quart saucepan.
Cover.
Cook over medium low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is tender.
Stir in tomato paste, vinegar, and honey.
Remove from heat.
Puree mixture in a blender or food processor.
Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package.
Drain.
Mix together pasta, red pepper sauce, peas, and parsley.

makes 6 servings | 95 calories per serving.

Chilled Cantaloupe Soup
looking for a sweet, low-calorie dessert?
you will need:
1 cantaloupe - peeled, seeded and cubed
2 cups orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
directions:
Peel, seed, and cube the cantaloupe.
Place cantaloupe and 1/2 cup orange juice in a blender or food processor.
Cover, and process until smooth.
Transfer to large bowl.
Stir in lime juice, cinnamon, and remaining orange juice.
Cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Garnish with mint if desired.

yields 6 servings | 69 calories per serving.